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Cambridge IELTS 19 - Académico - Prueba 2 - Lectura - Pasaje 2 (2)

Aquí puedes encontrar el vocabulario del Test 2 - Lectura - Pasaje 2 (2) en el libro de curso Cambridge IELTS 19 - Academic, para ayudarte a preparar tu examen IELTS.

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audience
audience
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.

público

público

Ex: The audience clapped loudly at the end of the performance. 

El público aplaudió ruidosamente al final de la actuación.

skillful
skillful
[Adjetivo]

very good at doing something particular

hábil, diestro

hábil, diestro

Ex: The skillful artist creates intricate paintings that showcase their mastery of color and form. 

El artista hábil crea pinturas intrincadas que muestran su dominio del color y la forma.

to tackle
to tackle
[Verbo]

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

abordar, confrontar

abordar, confrontar

Ex: Teachers collaborate to find effective strategies to tackle students' learning challenges. 

Los profesores colaboran para encontrar estrategias efectivas para abordar los desafíos de aprendizaje de los estudiantes.

essentially
essentially
[Adverbio]

used to emphasize the nature or most important aspects of a person or thing

fundamentalmente

fundamentalmente

Ex: His argument, essentially, revolves around the idea that economic stability is crucial for societal progress. 

Su argumento, esencialmente, gira en torno a la idea de que la estabilidad económica es crucial para el progreso social.

adrenaline
adrenaline
[Sustantivo]

a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker

adrenalina

adrenalina

Ex: The adrenaline surge during the roller coaster ride left her breathless and exhilarated. 
cortisol
cortisol
[Sustantivo]

a steroid hormone that the body produces and is used in medicine to help cure skin diseases

cortisol

cortisol

Ex: Cortisol helps regulate metabolism and immune response in the body. 

El cortisol ayuda a regular el metabolismo y la respuesta inmune en el cuerpo.

hormone
hormone
[Sustantivo]

a chemical substance produced in the body of living things influencing growth and affecting the functionality of cells or tissues

hormona

hormona

Ex: Thyroid hormones regulate energy use and body temperature. 

Las hormonas tiroideas regulan el uso de energía y la temperatura corporal.

to pump
to pump
[Verbo]

to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action

bombear

bombear

Ex: The heart pumps blood throughout the circulatory system to supply the body with oxygen. 

El corazón bombea sangre a través del sistema circulatorio para suministrar oxígeno al cuerpo.

to expand
to expand
[Verbo]

to increase the size, number, importance, or value of something

ampliar, expandir

ampliar, expandir

Ex: Last year, they expanded the factory to accommodate higher production levels. 

El año pasado, ampliaron la fábrica para acomodar niveles de producción más altos.

blood vessel
blood vessel
[Sustantivo]

any tube structure inside the body through which blood can circulate, such as a vein, artery, etc.

vaso sanguíneo

vaso sanguíneo

Ex: During exercise, blood vessels expand to increase the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the muscles. 

Durante el ejercicio, los vasos sanguíneos se expanden para aumentar el flujo de sangre rica en oxígeno hacia los músculos.

muscle
muscle
[Sustantivo]

a piece of body tissue that is made tight or relaxed when we want to move a particular part of our body

músculo

músculo

Ex: She felt sore in her leg muscles after a long hike. 

Ella sintió dolor en los músculos de sus piernas después de una larga caminata.

pressure
pressure
[Sustantivo]

(physics) the amount of force exerted per area that is measured in pascal, newton per square meter, etc.

presión

presión

Ex: At sea level, atmospheric pressure is ~101,325 Pa. 

Al nivel del mar, la presión atmosférica es de aproximadamente 101.325 Pa.

consistently
consistently
[Adverbio]

in a way that is always the same

constantemente

constantemente

Ex: The company has consistently met its quarterly targets. 

La empresa ha consistentemente cumplido sus objetivos trimestrales.

to relate
to relate
[Verbo]

to be linked or connected in a cause-and-effect relationship

relacionar, estar relacionado

relacionar, estar relacionado

Ex: In the field of psychology, certain behaviors may relate to underlying emotional experiences. 

En el campo de la psicología, ciertos comportamientos pueden relacionarse con experiencias emocionales subyacentes.

superior
superior
[Adjetivo]

surpassing others in terms of overall goodness or excellence

superior, excelente

superior, excelente

Ex: Her superior knowledge of the subject made her the go-to person for advice. 

Su conocimiento superior del tema la convirtió en la persona a la que acudir para obtener consejos.

cricket
cricket
[Sustantivo]

a game played by two teams of eleven players who try to get points by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks

críquet, cricket

críquet, cricket

Ex: My brother taught me how to play cricket. 

Mi hermano me enseñó a jugar al cricket.

batting
batting
[Sustantivo]

(baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base

bateo, golpe

bateo, golpe

putting
putting
[Sustantivo]

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

putt, acción de puttar

putt, acción de puttar

penalty
penalty
[Sustantivo]

(in games and sports) a disadvantage that a team or player is given for violating a rule

penalty, penalti

penalty, penalti

to inhibit
to inhibit
[Verbo]

to restrict or reduce the normal activity or function of something

inhibir, restringir

inhibir, restringir

Ex: The teacher strives not to inhibit students' creativity but encourages free expression. 

El profesor se esfuerza por no inhibir la creatividad de los estudiantes, sino que fomenta la libre expresión.

blood pressure
blood pressure
[Sustantivo]

the pressure at which one's blood circulates one's body

presión arterial, tensión arterial

presión arterial, tensión arterial

Ex: Maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise can help manage blood pressure levels effectively. 

Mantener una dieta equilibrada y hacer ejercicio regularmente puede ayudar a manejar efectivamente los niveles de presión arterial.

response
response
[Sustantivo]

a physical or emotional reaction that happens as a result of a specific situation or event

respuesta, reacción

respuesta, reacción

heart rate
heart rate
[Sustantivo]

the number of times one's heart fills with and pumps out blood in one minute

ritmo cardíaco

ritmo cardíaco

in short
in short
[Adverbio]

in a way that efficiently captures essential details without unnecessary elaboration

en resumen, en pocas palabras

en resumen, en pocas palabras

Ex: In short, the new policy promotes sustainability in the workplace. 

En resumen, la nueva política promueve la sostenibilidad en el lugar de trabajo.

anxious
anxious
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

ansioso

ansioso

Ex: They were anxious about their financial situation, uncertain about how they would pay their bills. 

Estaban ansiosos por su situación financiera, inseguros sobre cómo pagarían sus facturas.

to perform
to perform
[Verbo]

to carry out or execute a task, duty, action, or ceremony, often in a formal or official capacity

realizar

realizar

Ex: The surgeon skillfully performed the delicate heart surgery, ensuring the patient's well-being. 

El cirujano realizó hábilmente la delicada cirugía cardíaca, asegurando el bienestar del paciente.

to associate

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

asociar

asociar

Ex: Some students associate the library with a quiet and focused environment for studying. 

Asociar ayuda a algunos estudiantes a conectar la biblioteca con un entorno tranquilo y enfocado para estudiar.

serve
serve
[Sustantivo]

the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match

saque, servicio

saque, servicio

Ex: The soccer goalkeeper's serve reached the halfway line. 

El saque del portero de fútbol llegó a la línea de mitad de campo.

anxiety
anxiety
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of nervousness or worry about a future event or uncertain outcome

ansiedad, preocupación

ansiedad, preocupación

Ex: Talking to a therapist helped her understand and cope with her social anxiety. 

Hablar con un terapeuta la ayudó a comprender y afrontar su ansiedad social.

under pressure

stressful or anxious due to having too many tasks or responsibilities to handle within a limited time

Ex: The athlete was under pressure to win the final match. 
perspiration
perspiration
[Sustantivo]

a salty liquid produced by skin cells as a result of high temperature, exercising, etc.

transpiración, sudor

transpiración, sudor

palpitation
palpitation
[Sustantivo]

a heart beat that is very irregular or too fast

palpitación, latido irregular del corazón

palpitación, latido irregular del corazón

Ex: After drinking several cups of coffee, he noticed an increase in palpitations, prompting him to cut back on caffeine. 

Después de beber varias tazas de café, notó un aumento en las palpitaciones, lo que lo llevó a reducir el consumo de cafeína.

tremor
tremor
[Sustantivo]

a small or slight shaking, often caused by fear, excitement, or illness

temblor, estremecimiento

temblor, estremecimiento

Ex: A tremor ran through his body when he saw the snake. 

Un temblor recorrió su cuerpo cuando vio la serpiente.

shortness of breath

a dyspneic condition

falta de aliento

falta de aliento

nausea
nausea
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of discomfort in the stomach, often with the urge to vomit

náusea

náusea

Ex: She experienced nausea after eating too much at the fair. 

Ella experimentó náuseas después de comer demasiado en la feria.

stomach
stomach
[Sustantivo]

the area of the body in a vertebrate located between the chest and the hips

vientre, abdomen

vientre, abdomen

Ex: The belt tightened around his stomach as he adjusted his outfit. 

El cinturón se apretó alrededor de su estómago mientras ajustaba su atuendo.

weakness
weakness
[Sustantivo]

lack of physical or mental strength

debilidad, flaqueza

debilidad, flaqueza

Ex: The patient's weakness prevented him from walking unaided. 

La debilidad del paciente le impidió caminar sin ayuda.

desire
desire
[Sustantivo]

a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something

deseo

deseo

Ex: Emily's desire for success drove her to work tirelessly toward achieving her career goals. 

El deseo de éxito de Emily la impulsó a trabajar incansablemente para lograr sus metas profesionales.

extreme
extreme
[Adjetivo]

very high in intensity or degree

extremo

extremo

Ex: The region experienced extreme drought, leading to water shortages and crop failures. 

La región experimentó una sequía extrema, lo que provocó escasez de agua y fallos en los cultivos.

case
case
[Sustantivo]

an example of a certain kind of situation

caso

caso

Ex: This is a rare case of a disease that usually affects children. 

Este es un caso raro de una enfermedad que generalmente afecta a los niños.

concentration
concentration
[Sustantivo]

complete attention; intense mental effort

concentración, atención intensa

concentración, atención intensa

self-control
self-control
[Sustantivo]

the ability to manage one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to achieve long-term goals and resist short-term temptations

autocontrol, dominio de sí mismo

autocontrol, dominio de sí mismo

Ex: She lost her self-control and shouted at her colleague. 

Ella perdió su autocontrol y le gritó a su colega.

intensity
intensity
[Sustantivo]

the degree or magnitude of a certain quality or attribute

intensidad, fuerza

intensidad, fuerza

to manifest

to clearly dispaly something

manifestar

manifestar

Ex: His dedication to the project manifested in the thoroughness of his work. 

Su dedicación al proyecto se manifestó en la minuciosidad de su trabajo.

nervousness
nervousness
[Sustantivo]

a state of being anxious, uneasy, or apprehensive, often characterized by physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, or rapid heartbeat

nerviosismo, ansiedad

nerviosismo, ansiedad

overthinking
overthinking
[Sustantivo]

the act of thinking too much about something, often making it seem more complicated or worrying than it really is

sobreanálisis, pensamiento excesivo

sobreanálisis, pensamiento excesivo

Ex: Avoiding overthinking can help improve focus and peace of mind. 

Evitar el sobrepensamiento puede ayudar a mejorar la concentración y la paz mental.

to take
to take
[Verbo]

(of a sports player) to kick, throw, or initiate play from a specified position

lanzar, ejecutar

lanzar, ejecutar

Ex: After the foul in the box, the referee awarded a penalty, and the midfielder was chosen to take the shot. 

Después de la falta en el área, el árbitro concedió un penal, y el centrocampista fue elegido para lanzar.

tight
tight
[Adjetivo]

stretched firmly

tenso, apretado

tenso, apretado

Ex: The drumhead was tight, ready for the performance. 

El parche del tambor estaba tenso, listo para la actuación.

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